This is so powerful. For so many the defensive rebuttal to #MeToo is “Men are victims too” as if the mvment isn’t about ALL survivors. Here Charles is, like Terry, understanding exactly what female survivors go through. They know THEY will be blamed/shamed no matter what.
We live in a patriarchal/misogynistic society. We teach girls to dress modestly, cross your legs, know where you are but do not, as a society, teach boys NOT to rape. We teach girls all of the reasons their assaults are their fault (fast little girls) but spend exactly no time...
Sep 1, 2018 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Nothing says how toxic patriarchy is than an pastor launching n2 an anti-black, anti-single mom rant during the eulogy of Aretha Franklin, a single mom who raised sons. That “old school” mentality is full of misogyny, homophobia, groping (and worse) & needs 2 go.
It’s complicated. The history of the black church in this country is so rich. It was a place of gathering. Of safety from white eyes. We could be together & worship. Dance. Sing. Your fav singers came from the black church. Your fav non-black singers, fav singers, came from...
The Great Migration is so fascinating & I’m so happy Shonda is doing a show about it. Aretha was part of that migration. She left (Miss I think) for Detroit at 4. Same story for many musicians at that time who ended up in Detroit. The city (like many others) offered so many...
...opportunities. Motown changed everything. EVERYTHING. Detroit is so important to Black American culture.
Jul 26, 2018 • 10 tweets • 4 min read
“Ways to Survive an Irritable Child.” #MiddleSchool 😩😩😩
There’s a whole section on bullying. Specifically, online bullying. “It’s a new thing that the kids are having to deal with. There was bullying when we were younger, but it turned off when we left school. It never turns off now.”
Jul 19, 2018 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
We’re really going into the midterms like 2016 never even happened. Like...we know it happened & R*ssia succeeded, but somehow the midterms will be diff? Smh
Like I don’t wanna be a downer but guys...R*ssia successfully hacked/interfered with our presidential election, got us 45 & the crucial midterms are right around the corner...
Jul 3, 2018 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Cardi’s whole point (and Remy’s) to Peter was, these two women (one being your wife) are giving you everything. Their body’s, time, labor AND their self respect. You could say, they’re choosing to give up so much. Cool. But that system that Peter is swimming in...
...patriarchy ALSO SAYS you’re supposed to take care of them. Not just a few dollars here & there but SUPPORT them. Some of our grandfathers were pieces of shit w/ 2/ families, but they also built the house, paid the bills & did whatever else he needed to do. Not all...
Jun 26, 2018 • 15 tweets • 3 min read
You know what’s really sad about these high profile black men mocking T. Crews? Terry publicly told his story, saying he knew exactly why so many women accusing Weinstein stayed silent. His entire point was, if it could happen to him, a large, black man who ppl knew...
...who had some power & friends in high places, if sexual assault could happen to him, it could happen to anyone. And with his story, he did things “the right way”. He told his high powered friends & let his agency know. They said they’d handle it. Not only did they do nothing...
Jun 26, 2018 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
Dems tweeting ✌🏾outrage✌🏾at the Courts decision were tone policing Rep. Waters 24hours ago. Fuck this respectable outrage. Disruption has ALWAYS been apart of forcing change. Folks do not NICE their way into equality & equity. Voting is important but we need MORE than that...
We remember folks shutting down highways just a few years ago. I don’t know why or how folks are allowed to get away w/ saying the 60’s were a more civil time. Civil for whom cause the pics & stories I see/hear tell a diff story. This country treats marginalized communities...
Jun 25, 2018 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
This whole convo from White Libs about manners, does this not show you how powerful white supremacy is? In that when people stray...(support SHS not being served) other white people shame them. Because, under white supremacy, racism (all the isms) are just differences of opinion.
Much like patriarchy keeps men/boys in check & in a box. Those who stray are shamed. That’s exactly what’s happening. There are rules to upholding white supremacy. Disagreeing is fine, as long as everyone is still welcomed at the table. Start refusing to serve someone...
May 26, 2018 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
Kinda weird that folks keep bringing up the Handmaidens Tale and not like...the real history of this country forcibly separating children (/Native/First Nations/African) from their parents for centuries.
So...this tweet really blew up. There is nothing new about the United States Gov forcibly separating children from their parents when this country began with genocide and kidnapping millions of people. Quick story...
Oct 10, 2017 • 34 tweets • 4 min read
Been working 4 over 20 yrs. had more than a few “meetings” where I brought my cousin/friend along. Never had 2 twist their arms 2 cme either
That’s what was so horrifying about seeing folks talk about Cosby. “Why’d they go to his house?” You know how many houses I’ve been to...
Sep 29, 2017 • 12 tweets • 2 min read
Since I’m up #Minuswhale tell ya’ll what I’m working on. If you guys have been following me for a while, you know along w/ being a mom...
...actress (Chantal will be back on QS), podcaster, yadda yadda, I’ve been creating content on my YT channel. 2 seasons of our 1st...
